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Employer Name: Yale University

1. Supervises the day-to-day activities of support staff. 2. Assesses and resolves or escalates problems arising within unit. 3. Assists in the development of policies and procedures in support of unit. 4. Assists in planning for work unit needs. 5. Participates in unit budget planning. 6. Evaluates work requests to determine if they are appropriate to the unit or another area. 7. Ensures that work flow is organized and staffed for quality efficient completion. 8. Communicates deadlines and special circumstances to staff. 9. Maintains equipment and supplies for unit. 10. Completes evaluations of direct report employees. 11. Interacts with University personnel to define work assignments and requirements and communicate progress of work. 12. Interacts with external sources to coordinate work necessary to fulfill projects, keep abreast of new products and technologies, or arrange for subcontractors. 13. Supervises a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees.14. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Skill/ability 1: Proven knowledge of best practices and methods in metal, wood, and other art fabrication techniques, with an emphasis on metal fabrication. Required Skill/ability 2: Proven knowledge and ability to work with and maintain a range of power and hand tools used in metalworking, including Mig welder, Tig welder, Stick welder, horizontal and vertical bandsaws, drill press, disc grinder, belt sander, hydraulic shear, hydraulic tubing bender, tubing roller, cnc plasma cutter, pneumatic and electric hand tools, and sandblaster. Required Skill/ability 3: Proficiency in hot and cold fabrication processes and familiarity with maintenance of the metal fabrication equipment, including welders, cutting and forming tools are needed. Knowledge in foundry process and finishing is also important. Welding certification and safety certification is a plus. Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA standards and guidelines. Required Skill/ability 4: Excellent leadership capabilities; comfort providing oversight of team members, ability to initiate strategies, policies and procedures. Superior communication skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and other professionals. Demonstrated experience working with and understanding the needs of artists. Preferred Education: Sufficient knowledge of the fabrication processes and hands-on experience demonstrating competence working with wood and/or metal fabrication tools. Proven supervisory experience. Proven experience overseeing fabrication shops. OSHA-10 Certification. Working knowledge of CAD programs and computer controlled tools such as a CNC router. Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day) Posting Position Title: Supervisor 2 University Job Title: Metal Fabrication Shop Manager Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Sufficient knowledge of the fabrication processes and hands-on experience demonstrating competence working with wood and/or metal fabrication tools. Proven supervisory experience. Proven experience overseeing fabrication shops. OSHA-10 Certification. Working knowledge of CAD programs and computer controlled tools such as a CNC router. Bachelor's Degree in a related field and three years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.